New to MI - Looking for Mechanic (Dearborn)

s00bn00b · 12-18-2012, 01:55 PM

Hey guys,

Just moved to MI recently and I'm in need of a new mechanic.
I do most of the work on my car myself but both my track car and my DD need some attention.

I'm currently living in Dearborn but I don't let that keep you from posting businesses in other areas. I'm about 20 minutes from RO and 30 from AA.

Need
- Trust Worthy
- Fair prices

Want
- Experience with track cars, custom alignments, touchless tire mounting.

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

borderguy · 12-18-2012, 02:34 PM

Oakos in Sterling Heights specialize in WRX and STI's.

s00bn00b · 12-18-2012, 03:15 PM

So a lolely 2.5 Wagon shouldn't be a problem then

Thanks for your help!

borderguy · 12-18-2012, 04:01 PM

Those are the best kinds!

blackops · 12-19-2012, 07:48 AM

Totally agree!
Oakos is great, only place I take my 2006 WRX Wagon.
I recommend them for anything and everything if I could. Only place I would take my car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by borderguy

Oakos in Sterling Heights specialize in WRX and STI's.

s00bn00b · 12-19-2012, 09:27 AM

Thanks for the info guys.

Where do you take your other cars (if any)? Sterling Heights is about 25 minutes away which isn't bad. I'm hoping there's a general shop closer (I'm off Michigan Ave (M12)) for just the everyday stuff.

kainam00 · 12-21-2012, 11:38 PM

Welcome! Info on track car?

sackytar · 12-22-2012, 07:29 PM

Oakos might have some experience with track cars otherwise most guys here in Mi do everything themselves.

s00bn00b · 12-23-2012, 11:35 AM

Thanks guys.

The track cars are non-Subaru content lol (Mazda and BMW).

So other than Oakos, no one can recommend a general all purpose mechanic/shop?

Dr. Mitsubaru · 12-23-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s00bn00b

Thanks guys.

The track cars are non-Subaru content lol (Mazda and BMW).

So other than Oakos, no one can recommend a general all purpose mechanic/shop?

rx8/M3?

Thanks to everyone for recommending oakos!
S00bn00b: I am the mechanic at Oakos. Anything you need let us know!
Matt@Oakos.com
586 803 1750

s00bn00b · 12-23-2012, 12:21 PM

Thanks Matt!

I plan on swinging by in the new year!

Hanz823 · 12-24-2012, 01:37 PM

If you haven't already hop on to misubie.com the guys there can help you a lot too:

s00bn00b · 12-24-2012, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanz823

If you haven't already hop on to misubie.com the guys there can help you a lot too:

Awesome! Thanks!

Silver05WRX · 12-26-2012, 08:21 PM

FWIW, I work at the Farmington hills Mazda dealer, will work with you on alignments etc. I'm a tech there, have done custom alignments before, and aftermarket parts installs (braided lines, pads, wheels, intake, all on rx8s and MS3s) not a problem.

-Steve

s00bn00b · 12-26-2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver05WRX

FWIW, I work at the Farmington hills Mazda dealer, will work with you on alignments etc. I'm a tech there, have done custom alignments before, and aftermarket parts installs (braided lines, pads, wheels, intake, all on rx8s and MS3s) not a problem.

-Steve

Steve,
Thanks for posting. You will likely see my car at some point in the spring for an alignment!

Cheers!
Jeff

Silver05WRX · 12-29-2012, 06:38 PM

Jeff,
Sweet, just ask for me to work on your car. In fact I just did a '99 MX5 this week too, customer was very specific on his setup, I was very happy he had been soaking everything in PB Blaster for the last 2 weeks!

mykrrrr · 12-30-2012, 11:40 AM

I'm in Dearborn.

I guess I should start looking seriously into opening SKUNKW3RX as a "real" shop.

(one of my business dreams...)

--- but seriously ---

Darryl Butler of Butler Garage in Romulus works on Subaru's. He's got a beautiful '05 STi that he tracks on occasion. I pretty sure he doesn't do alignment stuff but he's a member here (can't remember his SN though), is local, is a super good guy and is fair on pricing. He installed some stuff on my fiancé's Mazdaspeed6.

Scooby921 · 01-02-2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mykrrrr

I'm in Dearborn.

I guess I should start looking seriously into opening SKUNKW3RX as a "real" shop.

(one of my business dreams...)

--- but seriously ---

Darryl Butler of Butler Garage in Romulus works on Subaru's. He's got a beautiful '05 STi that he tracks on occasion. I pretty sure he doesn't do alignment stuff but he's a member here (can't remember his SN though), is local, is a super good guy and is fair on pricing. He installed some stuff on my fiancé's Mazdaspeed6.

BlueSTI4Me

kainam00 · 01-02-2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby921

BlueSTI4Me

+1 Darryl is a great guy, and his STI is suuuuuper pretty.

12-18-2012, 01:55 PM	#1
s00bn00b Scooby Newbie Member#: 188956 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dearborn, MI Vehicle: 2006 Impreza Wagon Silver	New to MI - Looking for Mechanic (Dearborn) Hey guys, Just moved to MI recently and I'm in need of a new mechanic. I do most of the work on my car myself but both my track car and my DD need some attention. I'm currently living in Dearborn but I don't let that keep you from posting businesses in other areas. I'm about 20 minutes from RO and 30 from AA. Need - Trust Worthy - Fair prices Want - Experience with track cars, custom alignments, touchless tire mounting. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-18-2012, 02:34 PM	#2
borderguy Scooby Newbie Member#: 333855 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Detroit Vehicle: 2012 WRX Premium OBP	Oakos in Sterling Heights specialize in WRX and STI's.

12-18-2012, 03:15 PM	#3
s00bn00b Scooby Newbie Member#: 188956 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dearborn, MI Vehicle: 2006 Impreza Wagon Silver	So a lolely 2.5 Wagon shouldn't be a problem then Thanks for your help!

12-18-2012, 04:01 PM	#4
borderguy Scooby Newbie Member#: 333855 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Detroit Vehicle: 2012 WRX Premium OBP	Those are the best kinds!

12-19-2012, 09:27 AM	#6
s00bn00b Scooby Newbie Member#: 188956 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dearborn, MI Vehicle: 2006 Impreza Wagon Silver	Thanks for the info guys. Where do you take your other cars (if any)? Sterling Heights is about 25 minutes away which isn't bad. I'm hoping there's a general shop closer (I'm off Michigan Ave (M12)) for just the everyday stuff.

12-21-2012, 11:38 PM	#7
kainam00 Scooby Newbie Member#: 100708 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS 2006 WRX	Welcome! Info on track car?

12-22-2012, 07:29 PM	#8
sackytar NASIOC Supporter Member#: 149262 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Grand Rapids MI Vehicle: 2003 03WRXw6sp/05FXT PSM	Oakos might have some experience with track cars otherwise most guys here in Mi do everything themselves.

12-23-2012, 11:35 AM	#9
s00bn00b Scooby Newbie Member#: 188956 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dearborn, MI Vehicle: 2006 Impreza Wagon Silver	Thanks guys. The track cars are non-Subaru content lol (Mazda and BMW). So other than Oakos, no one can recommend a general all purpose mechanic/shop?

12-23-2012, 12:21 PM	#11
s00bn00b Scooby Newbie Member#: 188956 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dearborn, MI Vehicle: 2006 Impreza Wagon Silver	Thanks Matt! I plan on swinging by in the new year!

12-24-2012, 01:37 PM	#12
Hanz823 Scooby Newbie Member#: 285948 Join Date: Jun 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream Il Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX San Remo Red	If you haven't already hop on to misubie.com the guys there can help you a lot too:

12-26-2012, 08:21 PM	#14
Silver05WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 256513 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walled Lake, MI Vehicle: 05 WRX Wagon Silver	FWIW, I work at the Farmington hills Mazda dealer, will work with you on alignments etc. I'm a tech there, have done custom alignments before, and aftermarket parts installs (braided lines, pads, wheels, intake, all on rx8s and MS3s) not a problem. -Steve

12-29-2012, 06:38 PM	#16
Silver05WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 256513 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walled Lake, MI Vehicle: 05 WRX Wagon Silver	Jeff, Sweet, just ask for me to work on your car. In fact I just did a '99 MX5 this week too, customer was very specific on his setup, I was very happy he had been soaking everything in PB Blaster for the last 2 weeks!

12-30-2012, 11:40 AM	#17
mykrrrr Scooby Guru Member#: 733 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Squadra Delle Pecore Nere Vehicle: '13 Focus ST '85 GTi rally/road race	I'm in Dearborn. I guess I should start looking seriously into opening SKUNKW3RX as a "real" shop. (one of my business dreams...) --- but seriously --- Darryl Butler of Butler Garage in Romulus works on Subaru's. He's got a beautiful '05 STi that he tracks on occasion. I pretty sure he doesn't do alignment stuff but he's a member here (can't remember his SN though), is local, is a super good guy and is fair on pricing. He installed some stuff on my fiancé's Mazdaspeed6.